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Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Brake Assist Can Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing power brake assist while driving can make it take longer to stop, and if it happens while a driver-assist feature is active the vehicle may not brake as expected — both raise the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V823000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On affected vehicles, the module that provides power assist for the brakes can malfunction while you are driving, or while a driver-assist feature is active. When this happens, the vehicle loses power brake assist. If it happens while a driver-assist feature is engaged, the vehicle may not brake the way you expect.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the electronic brake booster replaced (Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332).
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V823000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln hydraulic brake recalls involving fluid leaks and lost assist · all 7 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
- Safety risk
- An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.